Dad would have been so proud. A couple of decades ago he got together with other like-minded folks who cared about recreational trails. He proposed the idea of a hiking corridor through town lands which would involve purchase of property, political persuasion and lots of planning, among other challenges. Several people took up the reins after he was no longer able to participate, including Paul. Now, much has been done and a vision for the entire project is in sight. The major hurdle was crossing Chicken Brook at an area where it is encompasses a wide swath of wetlands. A boardwalk was needed. There are several bridges on the trails which were built and installed by the trail club, but the boardwalk required professional expertise. Medway voted $100,000 for the design, building and installation of a boardwalk which was completed on schedule. Soon after, Jim Wieler, president of the Medway Trail Taskforce and Upper Charles Conservation Trust, and Glen Trindade, a Medway Selectman, simultaneously proposed naming the bridge for Dad. Within a couple of days, a grand opening was planned, before winter was upon us. Many (over 100?) residents and most of the familiy were there. Brownies and other Girl Scouts made signs and brought food. Soup, bread and cakes were made and served. Speeches were delivered and Mom cut the ribbon.
An EMT drove Mom and Nick 1/2 mile from Adams Street to the boardwalk in this enclosed and heated ATV.
One of the signs says "Go Team Hoag!"
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